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Olympic Dam, 5725

Est. population · Jun 2025

317

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-0.9%

Median age

36

Median income

$1,625/wk

Employment rate

63.4%

Languages at home

19.8%non-English

Most common: Tagalog, Indonesian, Filipino

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

19.5/100
Below average

671st in SA

Verified 43% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
What Olympic Dam is known for: High desirability

Suburb profile

Olympic Dam offers a slower smaller community life in Unincorporated SA, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets.

Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer growth momentum relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Olympic Dam snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

317

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

—

No data available

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#48

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

63rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

32nd

percentile in SA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
19.5/100 — Below average
National rank
6729th in Australia
State rank
671st in SA
Peer rank
#48 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#245 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
43%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

317(June 2025)

0.0% annual · -0.9% over 5 years · 32th percentile in SA

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
-0.9%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
-3
Growth rank in SA
32th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at -1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
308
Median age
36
Median household income / week
$1,625
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 0
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
63.4%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2024–25)
15
Against the person
4
Against property
11
Rate per 1,000 residents
47.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 77 residents
State safety percentile
62.9th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
44
Increase (daily rate)
+7.4%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft4
  • Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
  • Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
  • Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
  • Threatening Behaviour1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Amenities

7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 petrol stations

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(2)
  • Parking (6)
  • Lavricks Roadhouse and Pizza BarPetrol station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Roxby Downs Health Service (9.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

  • Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
5
Participants per 1,000 residents
15.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
36° / 20°
Rainfall
52 mm · ~6 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
27° / 13°
Rainfall
42 mm · ~5 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
19° / 6°
Rainfall
31 mm · ~4 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
28° / 13°
Rainfall
40 mm · ~5 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.

2026· 1 proposal

  • July 2026

  • Car Park Alterations and Upgrades
    LOT 1 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 10 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 11 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 13 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 14 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 15 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 16 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 18 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 19 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 19 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 2 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 20 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 21 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 2114 OLYMPIC DAM HWY ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725;LOT 2114 OPAL RD ROXBY DOWNS SA 5725;LOT 2114 PARINGA DR OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 2114 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 2114 YUDNAMATANA ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 22 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 23 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 24 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 3 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 37 PARINGA DR OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 38 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 4 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 40 GUNSON ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 42 BREMER ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 42 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 43 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 44 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 45 PARINGA DR OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 5 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 6 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 7 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 8 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725;LOT 9 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Olympic Dam Village Refurbishment
    LOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • July 2025

  • Aerodrome alterations and additions
    LOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Under Assessment
2024· 4 proposals

  • December 2024

  • Installation of new Ausco building to use for toilets, change rooms, lunchrooms and assembly area
    LOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • November 2024

  • Mining services depot (Builder's yard) with new truck wash bay
    LOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
  • Recreation facility in conjunction with an existing workers accommodation facility
    LOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • March 2024

  • Builders yard with container domes and storage facility
    LOT 15 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2023· 2 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Office
    LOT 42 BREMER ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • June 2023

  • The installation of an open domed storage facility for the long-term storage of a piece of equipment. This is associated with the Olympic Dam mine site.
    LOT 12 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2022· 3 proposals

  • March 2022

  • Aerodrome ancillary developmment - Induction and testing centre for arriving employees.
    LOT 704 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Installation of the below 1 of 12x9m complex conference room 1 of 12x12m container dome 2 of 12x8m container domes
    LOT 42 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
  • Installing a 12x3m crib room for our workers to use
    LOT 18 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • February 2021

  • Gable roofed structure in association with a motor repair station
    LOT 43 CHARLTON RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
  • Internal fitout to existing mess hall
    LOT 2114 BLINMAN RD OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Manufactured, portable building use as lunch room. Portable building is manufactured offsite at factory. Will be delivered and install onsite when completed.
    LOT 44 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made

  • October 2020

  • Establishment of a civil construction depot (Builders Yard) inclusive of administration building and amenities block
    LOT 44 PRINCE ALFRED ST OLYMPIC DAM SA 5725Decision Made
Other· 13 proposals
  • AHRENS OLYMPIC DAM PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Desalination PlantsEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    OtherEPA licence
  • BHP OLYMPIC DAM CORPORATION PTY LTD
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • COVE VIEW HOLDINGS PTY LTD
    Hydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
  • HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • HOLCIM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
    Materials Handling and TransportationEPA licence
  • MONADELPHOUS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES PTY LIMITED
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence
  • MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS
    Resource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
  • UGL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PTY LIMITED
    Manufacturing and Mineral ProcessingEPA licence

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionOlympic Dam Highway, Charlton Rd28 Apr 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Grey
Member of Parliament
Tom VENNING (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
128,707
Turnout (2025)
89.4%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+5.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 235.2 km away).

Coalition 50.3%Labor 49.7%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +5.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Roxby DownsLabor 49.6% · Coalition 50.4% TPP (2025)5.6 km away
  • AndamookaLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)28.2 km away
  • WoomeraLabor 38.9% · Coalition 61.1% TPP (2025)76.2 km away
  • Leigh CreekLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)145.4 km away
  • HawkerLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)212.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

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